A Goose claimed a pond for she and her young and chased all comers. A Mastiff appeared to take a drink and chastised the Goose and got his drink. Use care with bothering those bigger and stronger than you.

A Swan and Goose were raised together; one for song and one for supper. The cook picked the Swan but he sung out and saved his life. A man cannot be too careful of what he does, where the life of any creature is in question.

Note: The word "complete" in the graphic at the top of the page is descriptive and not a claim as nobody really knows how many Aesop's Fables exist. Fables are added to the site as they are found in public domain sources.